ARE KNOWN FOR DEPENDABILITY, WHAT(BESIDES CASH IN FULL) WOULD BE THE BEST PURCHASE PROCESSS AND WHAT TYPE OF ESTABLISHMENT WOULD BE BEST TO BUT FROM.
Sorry about the caps. This is so important ...thanks
2007-02-21 07:19:19 · 7 answers · asked by sweet pea 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
How old are you? How much are looking to spend? What monthly payments can you make?
Do you have cash now? If so, how much?
Whare are you located?
Most cars are dependable these days. You have to decide what your tastes and budget are.
Depending on whether you plan to buy new or used will dictate wher you buy from.
Do some research on Edmunds.com.
Good luck.
2007-02-21 07:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Wil T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as picking a car, I'll leave that to the others.
Know your prices... check Edmund's, Kelly Blue book, NADA.
When you are buying; work from the "out the door" price. DO NOT tell them what you want your payments to be. They will make sure your payments are in the range of what you can bear payment wise, even if they have to inflate the purchase price to make it happen.
Before you go shopping, use a payment calculator to figure out how much car you can afford. If you walk into a dealer, you want to KNOW what you can afford.
If there is a trade in, bring it up only after you have negotiated the purchase price of the new car.
Do all your own financing. The dealer has no business being a part of your loan process; that's what banks are for.
If you are buying used, have a inspection made by someone outside the dealer. Do not tell the person doing the inspection where the car is from, wait until after the inspection is done.
Once you get your choices narrowed down some, report back and see what people think.
2007-02-21 07:55:26 · answer #2 · answered by Caveman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As one of the "major purchases" in life, car buying is one to be carefully considered. Your first task will be to determine exactly what market you're going for.
New or Used?
There are a lot of choices to consider when buying a car. Your choices will depend on your situation. Even the climate you live in can pay an important role in this decision.
Important information about cars and fuel economy should always be considered. Guidelines for purchasing a car can be found at the Federal Information Center, as well as a wealth of other money related issues. Check it out, you’ll be surprised at the valuable information you’ll find there.
They even have a government site for kids at FirstGov For Kids . It’s kid friendly and contains everything from Arts to Transportation. Even has a careers page! Well, not to get off track but wanted to make sure check out all the great stuff there!
Back on track……. You know my philosophy……. Informed Consumer - More Savings! So. Of course your first order of business is to RESEARCH! Always check several resources to get the best price and the best value.
Don't fall into the Keep up with the Joneses trap - "You are what you drive?" I don’t think so. What about that next door millionaire riding around in the weathered family car. They’re not wasting their money trying keep up with the Joneses!
More than likely the $40,000 they wouldn’t spend on that nice fancy car is sitting in a profitable investment earning an income or interest. And I bet they’re not losing sleep over their huge outstanding debts!
This should give you an idea how they got to be millionaires. Not by spending their money, but rather managing it first.
A good financial plan that allows for proper upkeep and maintenance of your family car will payoff in the end. Cars that are maintained properly require less repair and last a lot longer. The next rule in purchasing an automobile is therefore….
Don’t buy a new automobile if you don’t really need it! - Well that’s simple enough, but sooner or later you’re bound to need one. One thing we know for sure. No matter how well you take care of the treasured family car, eventually you’ll need to replace it.
Cars just don’t last forever! Or, you may want to pass a still usable car to a young newly licensed family member and invest in another for the main family car.
This is always a great way to recycle automobiles and save money at the same time. Plus, it’ll make your young driver happy to have their own wheels.
Or, maybe it won’t when they find out all the responsibilities that come with ownership. And I strongly encourage that you teach them and give them that responsibility right from the start.
Teens who are responsible for their own automobile expenses, such as maintenance, repair, insurance, and gasoline are almost always more responsible drivers.
They will develop pride in their ownership and responsibility and therefore a more caring attitude. Besides, it‘s a good way to teach yet another financial lesson.
Buying a used car? Know the Truth... Before You Buy! - Truth is, buying a used car can be risky. How do you know what you're getting? well, if you don't have an expert friend or family member, you may be able to use an online source (some will charge a small fee, but it may be worth it in the long run use www.carfax.com and get one month unlimited reports) to find out if the car has...
hidden accident damage?
false odometer readings?
been in a major car crash?
had a car theft report filed?
flood damage?
been labeled a lemon?
Whatever you choose, be careful out there...
Please also follow the Below Link for Top 10 Car Tips/Buying Websites.
http://www.lovetoknow.com/top10/cars.html
Good Luck!
2007-02-21 07:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Neo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The others here have pretty well summed it up. You have the right to try it out prior to purchase. You should also be able to have a mechanic inspect it. Anyone, regardless of profession, who will not allow you to do this is looking to hide something. Carfax reports do nothing other than show ownership history and if it was repaired at a shop after an accident. I would avoid this seller. There are other cars like you want for sale that you can check out before purchase.
2016-05-24 03:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're buying a brand new car, the statistics on reliability would only be a estimate based on that marque's previous offerings.
If you buy a used car, the reliability ratings would be based on an average of all similar make, model and year cars, and not take into account the history of that particular car.
Consumer's Union has a lot of good info, it's worth paying for before you spend big bucks on a car.
2007-02-21 07:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by maxnull 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends. how much are you planning on spending? what kind of car are you looking for? any certain features you want? i had a 2001 dodge intrepid for a year in a half before i wrecked it and i NEVER had a problem with it. just be sure you get the 3.2 or 3.5 liter engine because the 2.7 will seize up after about 60,000 miles. my parents had some pretty bad luck with a Ford 3.8 liter V-6 in a Windstar, so stay away from them.
Good luck!!
2007-02-21 07:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by monotonous_life7 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bring someone who has some KNOWLEDGE about that brand, etc.
DON'T disclose this is a cash deal...just state you have your OWN financing...
STAY AWAY from pricy, useless options(GPS, DVD NAVIGATION, CHROME WHEELS, PIN-STRIPPING, LARGER ENGINES, WINDOW TINT, DEALER MARKUP(gouging))
Best establishment?...honey, they are ALL crooks, in 3-piece suits and Botox smiles.
2007-02-21 07:28:31 · answer #7 · answered by LovePinkPuffies 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋